HVHZ code
Products approved for the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, installed to its requirements.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Roofing Across the Venice of America
From canal-front homes to mid-century houses and high-rise condos, Fort Lauderdale roofs face salt air, summer storms, and the Florida Building Code’s High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements.
Roofing in Fort Lauderdale
A city of canals, towers, and mid-century homes
Fort Lauderdale is often nicknamed the “Venice of America” for its network of canals, and a large share of its homes sit on or near the water. Inland, many neighborhoods are lined with mid-century houses, while the beach and downtown are home to high-rise condos and commercial buildings.
Every one of those roofs is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone. Under the Florida Building Code, Broward County roofs must use HVHZ-approved products and installation methods — whether it’s a single-family replacement, a repair on an older home, or a membrane over a condo tower.
We serve homeowners, condo associations, HOAs, and property managers throughout the city, and up the coast through Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach.
Canal-front homes
Roofs that live next to salt water
Canal and Intracoastal homes get more salt air than neighborhoods a few miles inland. Over time, that speeds up corrosion of fasteners, flashing, edge metal, and vents — often before the roof covering itself shows wear.
On these homes we focus on corrosion-resistant components, careful flashing details, and checking manufacturer coastal-exposure terms. Standing-seam metal is a popular choice on the water, but the panel material and finish need to suit the exposure.
- Corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing
- HVHZ-approved products
- Coastal warranty terms reviewed up front
Condos & commercial buildings
For property managers, boards, and HOAs
Low-slope and flat roofs on condo and commercial buildings come with their own priorities: drainage, rooftop equipment, membrane condition, and keeping the building usable while work is underway.
We provide an assessment and a written scope your board or ownership can review, then plan access, staging, and resident notice around the building. Learn more about our commercial roofing services, or contact us to schedule a walk-through.
What we account for
Four Fort Lauderdale realities
Salt air
Corrosion-resistant metal details for canal, Intracoastal, and beachside roofs.
Mid-century homes
Older decking and past layers checked before work, not discovered mid-job.
Boards & managers
Written scopes and scheduling that work for associations and occupied buildings.
Services
Roofing services in Fort Lauderdale
Residential RoofingProtect your home with high-quality, durable roofing systems.Commercial RoofingReliable roofing solutions for businesses of all sizes.Roof RepairFast, effective repairs to keep your property safe and secure.Roof ReplacementComplete tear-off and re-roof systems engineered for Florida.Roof InspectionsDetailed inspections to identify issues before they become costly.Metal RoofingStanding-seam metal roofs with clean, modern lines.Storm Damage RepairPrompt assessment and repair after wind and storm events.
Service Area
Roofing in Fort Lauderdale, FL
We serve homes and businesses throughout Fort Lauderdale and nearby Broward County communities from our base in Pompano Beach.
FAQ
Fort Lauderdale roofing questions
What does the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone mean for my Fort Lauderdale roof?
Under the Florida Building Code, Broward and Miami-Dade counties make up the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ). Roofing products used here must be approved for HVHZ use, and installation must follow the zone’s requirements. A reroofing permit application typically has to show that the products meet them.
I own a mid-century home. Is there anything special about re-roofing it?
Older homes can hold surprises — deteriorated decking, earlier layers of roofing, or details that don’t match current code. A careful inspection before pricing, and a plan for replacing damaged decking if it’s found during tear-off, keeps the project predictable. Bringing the roof up to current HVHZ requirements is part of any reroof.
We manage a condo building. How do you work with boards and property managers?
We start with a roof assessment and a written scope the board can review. From there we plan around the realities of an occupied building: access, resident notice, rooftop equipment, and scheduling. Our commercial roofing service covers low-slope and flat roof systems common on condo and commercial buildings.
Does canal-front living really affect a roof?
Yes. Homes along Fort Lauderdale’s canals and the Intracoastal see more salt air than inland neighborhoods, which accelerates corrosion of fasteners, flashing, and exposed metal. Corrosion-resistant components and periodic checks of metal details help.
What should I do to prepare my roof before hurricane season?
Hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30. Before it starts, have the roof checked for loose or damaged materials, worn flashing, and clogged drains or gutters, and fix small issues while contractors are easier to schedule. After a storm, check for visible damage from the ground and call for an assessment if you see any.
Can you help after storm damage?
Yes. Our storm damage repair service covers prompt assessment and repair after wind and storm events. Call us to schedule an assessment; if the roof is actively leaking, mention it so we can prioritize the visit.
Hurricane season: June 1 – November 30
Get your roof checked before the next storm
Schedule an assessment for your Fort Lauderdale home or building. If you already have storm damage or an active leak, call us directly.